Jan-Paul Bruins

Jan-Paul Bruins is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic growth, brand management, and M&A within the food industry. Currently serving as the Global Foods Strategy and M&A lead at Unilever since September 2013, Jan-Paul has held various leadership roles, including General Manager for Foods & Refreshments in East Africa and Brand Manager for notable margarine brands. Demonstrated achievements include transforming declining brands into market leaders and contributing to successful M&A projects. In addition to experience at YYTZ Agro-Processing and the Erasmus Trustfonds, Jan-Paul has a robust academic background with multiple degrees from Erasmus University Rotterdam and Saint Mary's College of California.